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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.64, 530.28 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.64, 530.28 and 171.12 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.64 : 530.28 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.64/530.28 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.64x = 530.28 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.64x = 90,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,741.51/353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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